Prayers needed, addicted

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Servant31 said:
SOrry forgot to mention in my text wall I would highly reccommend committing to an exercise program. It will help level out neurotransmitter levels (Serotonin, Dopamine, etc) which will probably be part of the difficulty in transitioning to an addiction free state. In no time you will be amazed at where you are at.
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Thank you so much for taking the time to write to me. A very sweet person sent me some links that are so informative. In there a psychologist writes about the different reasons people become addicted. After reading that, i really tried to reflect why I run to that. It’s sad to realize that for so many years it slowly took control. I thought I had control but it ever so slickly took control of me with my permission basically.

I’m grateful to God for opening my eyes and allowing me to see these things in me.
 
Most merciful God,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
Graciously hear our prayers;
Free our hearts and souls
From the temptations and evil of this world;
That we may truly be fit for Thy Holy Spirit
To enter into us.
Amen.

Oh devout virgin Saint Gemma, you once prayed: “To come to heaven requires purity of heart: give it to me, my Jesus; Yes, I so desire purity of heart!” And then, turning also to the Blessed Virgin Mary for Her heavenly help you once said: “Blessed Mother, never allow me to lose holy purity. Place me under your mantle, guard this treasure for me, and I shall become more pleasing to Jesus.”

We turn to you then, Oh holy Gemma, and we make your prayers to Jesus and Mary our own, calling upon your heavenly assistance for the grace of holy purity. Assist us then, dear Gemma, in obtaining this precious jewel from Jesus, with the help of our beloved Mother Mary. Be our heavenly friend and patroness, and lead us ever closer into the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the infinite source of purity. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN.
 
LB_in_TX said:
Most merciful God,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
Graciously hear our prayers;
Free our hearts and souls
From the temptations and evil of this world;
That we may truly be fit for Thy Holy Spirit
To enter into us.
Amen.

Oh devout virgin Saint Gemma, you once prayed: “To come to heaven requires purity of heart: give it to me, my Jesus; Yes, I so desire purity of heart!” And then, turning also to the Blessed Virgin Mary for Her heavenly help you once said: “Blessed Mother, never allow me to lose holy purity. Place me under your mantle, guard this treasure for me, and I shall become more pleasing to Jesus.”

We turn to you then, Oh holy Gemma, and we make your prayers to Jesus and Mary our own, calling upon your heavenly assistance for the grace of holy purity. Assist us then, dear Gemma, in obtaining this precious jewel from Jesus, with the help of our beloved Mother Mary. Be our heavenly friend and patroness, and lead us ever closer into the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the infinite source of purity. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN.
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Amen!! Thank you so much!!
 
Praying for you. I am a woman and I too have suffered from this. When I spoke with my priest about it last, he also seemed reluctant to speak of it. Perhaps because we are women and they have a difficulty advising us what to do about this problem. It’s still an everyday battle for me, and I know it has caused many problems in my life. I have a self image problem because of how those women are portrayed, and my self esteem has been in the gutter. I know what it is like. I want you to know you are not alone, never alone on this. So many other women suffer from this!
I will keep you in my prayers and thoughts. I have found that praying to Our Lady helps me. Yes, she is our mother, but she She is also a woman and understands what we feel sometimes. She knows how our bodies work and the urges and states of mind different hormones and circumstances can create. Praying for you!
 
Star,
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May I suggest that you consider joining us on CAF’s Impurity Addiction Support Group?* We have active female members (as well as us males) who are struggling with and/or overcoming sins of impurity and they could be a great help to you. This group and its members have been a huge help for me, and without them I would not have gone eight months (and counting) without “acting out”. You will receive helpful advice, commiseration and support. A great group!
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Check out the link at forums.catholic-questions.org/group.php?groupid=369. I hope you join us, and regardless I will keep you in my prayers.
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God bless!
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RonF
 
You’ve been in my prayers. May God give you the strength and graces to overcome this addiction and lead you to a compassionate, skilled spiritual director.
 
Hilary_K said:
Praying for you. I am a woman and I too have suffered from this. When I spoke with my priest about it last, he also seemed reluctant to speak of it. Perhaps because we are women and they have a difficulty advising us what to do about this problem. It’s still an everyday battle for me, and I know it has caused many problems in my life. I have a self image problem because of how those women are portrayed, and my self esteem has been in the gutter. I know what it is like. I want you to know you are not alone, never alone on this. So many other women suffer from this!
I will keep you in my prayers and thoughts. I have found that praying to Our Lady helps me. Yes, she is our mother, but she She is also a woman and understands what we feel sometimes. She knows how our bodies work and the urges and states of mind different hormones and circumstances can create. Praying for you!
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I’m praying hard for God to lead me to the right priest. I even looked at Catholic Charities around my area but they’re geared towards men.
 
RonF said:
Star,
*
May I suggest that you consider joining us on CAF’s Impurity Addiction Support Group?* We have active female members (as well as us males) who are struggling with and/or overcoming sins of impurity and they could be a great help to you. This group and its members have been a huge help for me, and without them I would not have gone eight months (and counting) without “acting out”. You will receive helpful advice, commiseration and support. A great group!
*
Check out the link at forums.catholic-questions.org/group.php?groupid=369. I hope you join us, and regardless I will keep you in my prayers.
*
God bless!
*
RonF
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Thank you so much! I just joined! Yesterday I was tempted again but thanks to all the people who are praying for me, I was able to avoid it.
 
Most merciful God,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
Graciously hear our prayers;
Free our hearts and souls
From the temptations and evil of this world;
That we may truly be fit for Thy Holy Spirit
To enter into us.
Amen.

Oh devout virgin Saint Gemma, you once prayed: “To come to heaven requires purity of heart: give it to me, my Jesus; Yes, I so desire purity of heart!” And then, turning also to the Blessed Virgin Mary for Her heavenly help you once said: “Blessed Mother, never allow me to lose holy purity. Place me under your mantle, guard this treasure for me, and I shall become more pleasing to Jesus.”

We turn to you then, Oh holy Gemma, and we make your prayers to Jesus and Mary our own, calling upon your heavenly assistance for the grace of holy purity. Assist us then, dear Gemma, in obtaining this precious jewel from Jesus, with the help of our beloved Mother Mary. Be our heavenly friend and patroness, and lead us ever closer into the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the infinite source of purity. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN.
 
St. Michael the Archangel,
defend us in battle.
Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the Devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray,
and do thou,
O Prince of the heavenly hosts,
by the power of God,
thrust into hell Satan,
and all the evil spirits,
who prowl about the world
seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
 
Great to hear Starry. Remember emotional and physical ups and downs is completely normal when breaking addictions. One thing I completely agree with though is its good to not just stop but refocus your attention on something productive, thatway your not just sitting there thinking about how hard it is.
 
I don’t think anyone has mentioned it on this thread - don’t forget the importance of fasting. Prayer is so much more effective when joined to regular fasting. For me, fasting on bread and water once per week has helped a great deal, especially when joined with daily 5-decade rosary.

Exercise is important too, as one other poster said. Helps to maintains those hormones that are necessary for a feeling of well-being, without which we more easily slip into depression and the unhealthy behaviors which can result from it.

I will pray for you too.
 
Thank you all for your prayers. I’m on day 22 now… it’s getting difficult. I have decided to get outside help. I know with God’s help I can beat this.

Thank you and God bless!
 
I pray that God continues to guide, guard and protect you from the addiction to porn. May He bless you with strength and fortitude as you fight this battle against lust. AMEN.
 
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